Getting started to trade goods

Does your company plan to trade with countries outside the EU for the first time? This section helps you assess if your company is ready and helps you understand the basics of import/export of goods.

Are you thinking of trading with countries outside the EU for the first time?

These step-by-step guides will help you understand the basics

Each guide also has a summary check-list you can download.

If you want to get information about a specific market, visit our Markets section or go to My Trade Assistant.

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Frequently asked questions

  1. When the tariff refers to weight, is it gross weight or net weight?
  2. How can I find the import duty that applies to my product?
  3. If I want to sell my product in several EU countries, are there import duties to pay each time my product enters a different country?
  4. Can I get a list of products charged at 0% import duty?
  5. Are excise duties applied at EU or at national level?
  6. How is VAT charged in the EU?
  7. How can I get approval to export fish to the EU?
  8. Does food exported to the EU have to come from an EU-authorised establishment?
  9. Do I have to pay to use My Trade Assistant for Services and Investment?
  10. In which languages in My Trade Assistant for Services and Investment available?